355Z
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ZERO-TURNMOWERS
5101461 Revision IR Rev. Date 2/2008
Model
Model Number
Serial Number
Type
Table of Contents
Read the Manual
Important Operator Safety Instructions
Safety Operating Safety
Children
Thrown Objects
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
Slope Operation
Moving Parts
Enclosed Areas
Fuel and Maintenance
Retaining Walls, Drop-offs,and Water
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
GENERAL OPERATION
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ONUNITS
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
SLOPE OPERATION
CHILDREN
Service & Maintenance
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safe Handling of Gasoline
P/N “Decal, Danger Mower”
P/N 5101314 “Decal, Main Safety”
P/N 5100093 “Decal
P/N 5100709 “Decal, Danger, Fire SP”
Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Unit ID Tag
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank and start if
Figure 1. Safety Icons
DANGER
CAUTION or NOTICE
ABCDE
Figure 2. Parts Bag Components
Assembly
Parts Bag - Contents
A. 5/16 Nylock Flange Nut Qty
Figure 4. Lever Alignment & Placement Adjustment
Lever Alignment Adjustment
Figure 3. Install Control Levers Left Side Shown
A.Control Lever B.Bottom Mounting Hardware
Seat Position Adjustment
Seat & Safety Switch Assembly
Seat Adjustment
Figure 5. Seat Installation A.Seat B.Seat Plate
Wear eye protection while handling the battery
Charge The Battery
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
Figure 7. Battery A.Positive Cable & Cover
Tire
How to Prepare the Engine
Check Tire Pressures
Pressure
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features and Controls
Ignition Switch
Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
PTO Switch
Seat Adjustment Lever
Hour Meter
B.Crankcase Oil Fill C.Seat Adjustment Lever
Operation
General Operating Safety
Checks Before Starting
Figure 10. Transmission Release Levers
DO NOT TOW RIDER
2.NOTE A warm engine may not require choking
A.Transmission Release Levers
Forward Travel
Basic Driving
Figure 11. Move Control Levers Gradually
Reverse Travel
Figure 14. Turning Around a Corner
Advanced Driving
Executing Turns
Figure 15. Turning in Place
Figure 18. Release Belt Tension A.Idler Arm
Figure 17. Mower Belt Routing A.Arbor Pulleys
B.Back-SideIdlers C.PTO Pulley
B.Stationary Idler Pulley
Left Rear Rod Lock
Mower Installation
Height Adjustment
Left Rear Lift Rod
Mowing Patterns
When and How Often to Mow
Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing
Attaching a Trailer
Figure 23. Trailer Weight Recommendations
Proper Mulching
A.Clevis Pin B.Clip
Maintenance
Grease
Lubrication
Figure 24. Lubrication
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp
DANGER
Removing the Mower Blade
Inspecting the Mower Blades
C.Mower Blade Air Lift Install With Points Up
Always wear safety eye protection when grinding
Reinstalling the Mower Blades
Sharpening the Mower Blade
Adding Fuel
Engine Maintenance
Figure 31. Maintenance A.Fuel Tank Cap
Fuel Filter
Figure 32. Change Engine Oil & Filter
Change Engine Oil & Filter
A.Oil Drain Tube B.Oil Filter C.Cap
A.Transmission Oil Reservoirs B.“FULL COLD” Mark
Change Interval Every 200 Hours
Figure 33. Transmission Oil Reservoirs
Figure 34. Transmission Left Side Shown
Battery Charging
Battery Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
Figure 34. Battery Maintenance A.Positive Cable
C.Reverse Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
Figure 35. Top Speed Adjustment
A.Forward Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
Figure 36. Cutting Height Adjustment
C.Brake Spring Rod D.Lock Nut
Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment
A.Brake Spring B.First Measurement - 1/2” 1,27 cm
E.Second Measurement - 3/8” 0,95 cm F.Set Collar
B.Adjustment Nut
Figure 38. PTO Clutch Adjustment
A.Adjustment Window Qty. 3, one shown
Figure 39. Adjust PTO Clutch A.Window
A.Mower Deck B.Blade Tip C.Level Ground
Figure 40. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
Figure 41. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
Figure 42. Mower Leveling A.Front Leveling Nuts
Figure 44. Release Belt Tension A.Idler Arm
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS
B.Stationary Idler Pulley
C.Transmission Pulley D.Idler Pulleys stationary
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
A.Pump Drive Belt B.Crankshaft Pulley
E.Idler Pulley F.Idler Arm G.Spring
PROBLEM
Troubleshooting WARNING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
CAUSE
PROBLEM
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Streaking
Product Specifications
Specifications
355ZB2654
LINE
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY